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chris4489

Member Since: 07 Oct 2013
Location: Studley
Posts: 8

2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Stornoway Grey

Taking Delivery Next Week

Hello all,

I have been registered on here for some months now and have finally found a Freelander 2. Its a 2.2 TD4 E XS Manual.

What do people think of this model?

Also Offroading in a manual, is it better than the Auto? Problems Etcc???

Ill be posting pictures up when I get the car.

Thanks
Chris

26th Feb 2014 4:57 pm

MidlandRover

Member Since: 30 Jun 2013
Location: Derby
Posts: 496

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Santorini Black

Welcome, I have only driven autos off road so can't speak for manuals but I'm sure you will enjoy driving it. FL2 SD4 Metropolis Auto Santorini Black / ivory completely stock.

It's true that light travels faster than sound, some people look quite intelligent until you hear them speak.

Stop global winging.

26th Feb 2014 5:19 pm

pab

Member Since: 28 Aug 2012
Location: Now in Mid-Wales
Posts: 2006

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Lago Grey

XS is the 'best' spec as far as I'm concerned!

Off road in extreme circumstances the auto can compensate to a certain extent for the lack of a low box, but in the kinds of conditions you're likely to meet in a 'shiny' FL2 I prefer a manual. Torque converters are horrible things, and just get in the way. For normal off roading you can't beat a direct connection between the engine and the wheels!

26th Feb 2014 5:32 pm

LOLER

Member Since: 04 Oct 2013
Location: Staffordshire Moorlands
Posts: 78

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

"Torque converters are horrible things, and just get in the way"

I find that comment a bit odd as nearly all construction and quarry equipment use torque convertors
and they are very reliable. I have had automatics for years and would never go back to a pudding stirrer

chriss4489

A good choice I am delighted with mine

Chris

Last edited by LOLER on 27th Feb 2014 11:47 am. Edited 1 time in total

26th Feb 2014 6:55 pm

chris4489

Member Since: 07 Oct 2013
Location: Studley
Posts: 8

Thanks all Well i'm looking forward to picking it up.

This is the one I have bought

Looking forward to testing it out offroad, so what are the best offroad tyres out there?? for both road and offroad??

Does anyone know anywhere near Redditch I could possibly test this vehicle out??

27th Feb 2014 10:49 am

pab

Member Since: 28 Aug 2012
Location: Now in Mid-Wales
Posts: 2006

Looks good!

A few of us are running the General Grabber AT, and are very happy with it. The tread doesn't look as aggressive as some ATs, but it works very well in moderate off road conditions. No AT will be as good on road as a dedicated road tyre, but the GGAT is quiet and handles well.

27th Feb 2014 11:00 am

chris4489

Member Since: 07 Oct 2013
Location: Studley
Posts: 8

Thanks Pab!! Ill look into them,

Chris

27th Feb 2014 11:07 am

MartinP

Member Since: 14 Feb 2014
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 95

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

Lovely looking motor

27th Feb 2014 11:35 am

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